Support Worker - Drivers ONLY

Mencap ,
Ipswich, Suffolk
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Salary: £8.33 per hour

Overview

We are currently seeking Support workers to join our team in Kesgrave, Ipswich. We currently 2 Support Worker positions, one part-time and full-time contracts, between 30 - 37.5 hours. For this position we are looking for drivers only. You will be supporting six individuals that live within a six bedroom bungalow. They have all known each other for many years and have built close friendships. They are an active bunch and enjoy swimming; cycling; and zumba; to name a few. They would love it if you could get involved too Each individual has varying needs so you will need to be flexible in order to support them. You will be supporting with daily living activities; budgeting; household duties such as cleaning; and to prepare and cook healthy meals. The people you will be supporting are avid animal lovers and have a cat and an outdoor pond with lots of fish they also enjoy feeding wild birds. You will need to share their love for the animals and be able to support them in caring for them. Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various shifts to include; days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. To enable the individuals to access the community; drivers are preferred, but are not an essential requirement for this post. If you are looking for a meaningful career and a role where you really can make a difference to people's lives; then this is the role for you. Please click on the additional details tab to find out more about the people you could be supporting. Benefits We believe that all employees are amazing and we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without them. Here are just some of theways we would value and invest in you. 20 days’ holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays), increasing to 27 days’ with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Amazing Induction Access to award winning training and development Service related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme Tax free child care vouchers via salary sacrifice scheme for working parents Loans for bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89944961

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